About the Opportunity

Unique opportunity to manage two small, remote health services - the Wilcannia Multi Purpose Service and White Cliffs Health Service

Work closely with the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Aboriginal organisation Maari Ma

The Wilcannia Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) has a 24-hour 2 bed emergency department and 8 residential aged care beds

White Cliffs operates as a Primary Health Clinic with in hours emergency service and emergency services after hours on call

Up for an exciting, new experience working in the spectacular Aussie Outback?

Incentives

Salary packaging (pay less tax!)

Isolation & climate allowance

Heavily subsidised staff accommodation

Remote Area Housing Assistance Benefits

1x Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month

Support through advanced education & training

A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

Selection Criteria

Current nursing registration (as well preferably as a midwife) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Appropriate qualifications in management from Post Graduate to tertiary (Masters level) or working towards same.

Demonstrated leadership skills including conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation, and the ability to motivate, inspire and manage staff to achieve service and professional goals through recognised change management processes.

Proven ability to function effectively as part of a senior management team and to work successfully with other professionals and disciplines in the management of health care services.

Broad clinical experience and operational management expertise at a senior level within a health care environment, including strategic planning, the development, implementation & evaluation of organisational Strategic & Business Plans and Project Management.

Evidence of successful achievement in financial management & the ability to develop financial efficiency strategies and achieve goals.

Demonstrated understanding of the role, function & funding of public hospital within the Australian and NSW Health Systems.

About the Far West LHD

The is the westernmost LHD under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create "excellence in rural and remote healthcare". The key to our success is our diverse and inclusive workforce. We employ over 800 clinicians and support staff across 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

Be the difference. Change lives.

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For role related queries or questions contact Denise McCallum on Denise.McCallum@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 21/4/2022